Forney Easy Weld 271 User Manual

Adjust wire feed
speed ( ) and
voltage ( )
Flux-
cored
* Face the appropriate groove
towards the inside of machine
Set drive roll
Solid
wire
• Generator OK with continuous output >
4,000 W
• Extension cord: #12 AWG or larger;
25’ (8m) or shorter
120VAC, 20A
outlet, 30A breaker
recommended
Connect to Input Power
With contact tip
1/4” from metal,
depress trigger
completely to
initiate arc
Install wire spool
0.023” (0.6mm) - 0.030” (0.8mm) diameter
8” (200mm)
wire spool
4” (100mm)
wire spool
Feed wire and set pressure
Knob set ~2-3
marks
Remove
consumables
and depress
trigger until
wire comes out.
Replace
consumables.
See chart on welder
for correct settings
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4. 5. 6.
7.
9. 10. 11.
8.
Connect MIG gun and ground clamp
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MIG QUICK START GUIDE
140 MP WELDER (NOT RECOMMENDED FOR ALUMINUM)
CAT# 271
Set polarity for MIG (Solid wire)
or Flux-cored
Solid wire Flux-cored
Read user manual
2.
3.
1.
Select process
Pressure knob
EN_v1-4
NOTE: If using gas:
2. Attach hose to
regulator and
regulator to
gas bottle.
1. Attach gas hose
to machine.
MIG Gun
Ground
Clamp

Forney Easy Weld 271 Specifications

General

Model	Easy Weld 271
Type	MIG Welder
Input Voltage	120V
Output Amperage Range	30-140A
Processes	MIG
Maximum Material Thickness	1/4 in
Wire Size	0.030 in.

Summary

MIG Quick Start Guide

Adjust Wire Feed Speed and Voltage

Set wire speed and voltage using the chart on the welder.

TIG Quick Start Guide

Connect TIG Torch and Ground Clamp

Connect TIG Torch to Gas

Initiate Arc

Start the arc using scratch or lift technique on the metal.

Stick Quick Start Guide

Read User Manual

Review safety and operational instructions before starting.

Connect Electrode Holder and Ground Clamp

Connect to Input Power

Connect the welder to a 120VAC outlet with a 30A breaker.

Adjust Amperage

Stick Troubleshooting

Workpiece Grounding

Ensure proper ground clamp connection to clean, bare metal.

Circuit Breaker Tripping

Address issues with electrode diameter, material thickness, or circuit load.

Low Weld Output

Troubleshoot input power, extension cords, and generator output.